Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Chinchilla Weir
86.8% full
Capacity
9.8 hm³
Volume stored
9 hm³
River
Condamine River
Year completed
1974
Coordinates
26.801°S, 150.594°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
86.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-9.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
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About Chinchilla Weir
As of June 10, 2026, Chinchilla Weir is filled to 86.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 9 hm³ of water out of a maximum 10 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 7 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it is 9.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Chinchilla Weir — 1094 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 43.0% (January 21, 2024) to a high of 142.8% (February 2, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Chinchilla Weir was completed in 1974. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Condamine River Basin basin at 26.801°S, 150.594°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 86.8%
- Water stored
- 9 hm³
- Total capacity
- 10 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 7 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Condamine River
- River basin
- Condamine River Basin
- Year completed
- 1974
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 26.801°S, 150.594°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 86.8% | 8 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 87.1% | 9 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 87.3% | 9 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 87.4% | 9 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 87.6% | 9 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 88.1% | 9 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 88.7% | 9 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 89.2% | 9 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 89.4% | 9 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 89.5% | 9 |
| 31 May 2026 | 89.7% | 9 |
| 30 May 2026 | 90.1% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Chinchilla Weir?
As of June 10, 2026, Chinchilla Weir is at 86.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 9 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Chinchilla Weir reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Chinchilla Weir is high at 86.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Chinchilla Weir rising or falling?
The level at Chinchilla Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Chinchilla Weir hold?
Chinchilla Weir has a total capacity of 10 hm³, of which about 7 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Chinchilla Weir reservoir located?
Chinchilla Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Condamine River Basin basin (coordinates 26.801°S, 150.594°E).
When was Chinchilla Weir dam built?
The dam at Chinchilla Weir was completed in 1974.
What is Chinchilla Weir used for?
Chinchilla Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.